Hoist Builder/Installer

POSITION TITLE: Hoist Builder/Installer

REPORTS TO: Hoist Division Manager

Scaffold Resource has been a fixture and steady force in the Mid-Atlantic region’s scaffold and vertical access industry for more than two decades. Created in 1998, Scaffold Resource has grown in its ability to provide a vast array of vertical access services. It has successfully accomplished this task while expanding its customer base and project capabilities to meet the demands of every conceivable challenge it has been contracted to complete.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

This position reports to the Hoist Division Manager and will be responsible for assembling, installing, and dismantling buck hoist systems on high-rise and large-scale commercial construction sites. This role requires expertise in hoist installation, rigging, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Install buck hoist systems according to engineered drawings and manufacturer specifications to support vertical transportation on commercial construction sites.
• Ensure proper anchoring, bracing, and tie-ins to maintain hoist stability and comply with safety standards.
• Dismantle buck hoist systems at project completion, ensuring equipment is safely disassembled and prepared for future use.
• Utilize proper rigging techniques and coordinate with crane operators and site supervisors for hoist assembly and safe installation.
• Assist in performing preventative and needed maintenance on all motorized machinery.
• Follow checklists to ensure all essential parts are examined.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all parts.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Proficiency in verbal and written English required.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with the ability to meet required deadlines.
• Organization, collaboration, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for coordinating with multiple project stakeholders.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience in installing and dismantling buck hoist systems or related vertical transport equipment in commercial construction.
• OSHA 10/30, Fall Protection, and Rigging Certification, preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, rigging procedures, and structural supports in high-rise or large-scale construction.
• This is a full-time position, which can include night and weekend work.
• Ability to maintain an active state issued driver’s license.

JOB DEMANDS:

• Tolerance for working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.
• Occasional crouching, bending, and kneeling as needed.
• Capacity to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and travel out of town as project needs demand.
• Willingness and ability to drive within a 60-mile radius of the office as required.

Certain requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.